Moving pool equipment

[Hibou]

Our pool equipment/ filter, pump etc is presently located below ground. I would like to relocate it above ground ie. above the water level.  Are there any points I should be aware of before doing this?  Is there anything I should add to the system because of raising the level of the equipment?

[The Ps]

You may want to think about putting in a non return valve in the pipework before it reaches the suction end of your pump and after the point at which you 'T' together your skimmers, vacuum and floor drain.   This will ensure it is always primed.   Just make sure you fit it the right way round and ideally you want one that has a removable section where the gate is in case you get anything stuck in it.

I am assuming you are only talking about putting the pump at floor level above the pool and not a few metres above as you then get into whether or not your pump is capable of drawing to that level amongst other things.

[Hibou]

Thank you so much for your help.  I have a salt system with computer. Quite often the environment inside the technique box is heavily corrosive with salt/acid vapours. This has led to the computer module failing with a €900 repair bill this year! I simply wish to put the pool equipment at ground level in a block/render facility with plenty of ventilation and a run off for spilt liquids.  Your advice very much appreciated.

[chirpy]

What sort of computer is it?

A vapour of acid  should not be there -what are you doing to get in that mess?ALSO THE AMOUNT USED IS VERY SMALL OR ARE YOU USING CONCENTRATED ACID??-IF SO WHICH ONE?

The only acid I use near my equipment is dilute HYDROCHLORIC  to clean electrodes of chlorinater.i wonder if failure of module is due to something else??

ACID  BASED PRODUCTS -I.E.PH+ IS THE ONLY OTHER, BUT ADDED TO POOL.

[The Ps]

AB - bizarre posting...........though I am sure you meant to help somehow.

 

Hibou - you should think about making sure all electrics are sealed regardless of where you locate your equipment.   Ventilation will help but not necessarily cure.   Simply moving the equipment may still result in another computer replacement.   What brand do you have and is it a PCB that needed replacing?   Can you elaborate - don't worry if not?

[Hibou]

Thank you for your help. The computer is called Pool Squad. The PCB is mounted on a stainless steel back plate now. Before it was alu which showed the characteristic signs of pitting with a fine sulphate type dust.  The repair included a new PCB and display along with much else beside. Despite there being a fan inside the computer, it was simply not enough.  Anyway, I want to provide more ventilation and a run off for the spilt salty water to remove the risk of vapour build up from spilt reisdue when cleaning the filter et al.  The acid bidon is co located in the box adjacent to the main valve control unit, but I do not think that it leaks acid vapour through the top.  I can only rectify the  air circulation situation  by moving the lot  above ground, but my knowledge of hydrauics is, at best, sketchy. All helpful advice greatfully received.Many thanks.

[chirpy]

Did not mean it to seem bizarre posting -but could not understand what Hibou was doing nor equipment and if he was a new owner of a pool maybe had been given wrong advice or chemicals

I was a chemist before retiring and was worried at first that he was doing something dangerous.[:)]

[The Ps]

AB - Ah, a chemist.   That explains it!   I'm sorry ab, I didn't mean any offence it just took me a little while to work out what was being said.    It can be difficult making comment in print where you cannot see the smile on my face (I should remember that).   Some pool chemicals are very dangerous, as you say.   They need storing in the right way, handling in the right way and using in the right way.

Hibou - My specialism is in spas and saunas.   Not completely unrelated to pools and a lot of stuff crosses over though I am no 'Pool Guy' in any way, shape or form.   However, I am not sure I can help any further but have you tried googling 'Pool Squad'?   If you can find them there may be technical info there or at least a contact to put a question to.